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πŸͺ² Beetles

Blood-red Click Beetle

Ampedus sanguinolentus

About

A striking click beetle with deep blood-red elytra and a black head and pronotum. Larvae develop in the decaying heartwood of old deciduous trees over a multi-year development cycle.

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Did You Know?

The genus Ampedus contains over 150 species worldwide, many with vibrant red or orange coloration.